Acas policy paper calling for a renewed focus on employment relations built on collaboration, partnerships and shared problem-solving. It explores how relations can be strengthened at organisational, sectoral and national levels, providing a model of the key factors for success.
It makes the case that now is an opportune time to prioritise healthy workplace relations and managing conflict well as the key enablers of successful organisations and good business.
Documents
A time for consensus: how can workplace collaboration be built from organisation to nation?
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This policy paper was written by the Acas executive. Views do not necessarily reflect those of the Acas Council. It is intended to prompt a conversation about potential key elements of successful employment relations for policy makers, researchers, employer and worker representatives and trade bodies as well as business leaders.
This is not intended as guidance from Acas nor as an endorsement by Acas of practices to be adopted in the workplace.
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Published 12 May 2025